Nearby Town Of Brookhaven Factory Chimney Evaluations

The chimney is one of the most overlooked assets of a building. The fact that chimneys often do their job well, even when passed over, contributes to this misnomer that ‘it’s probably fine’. Chimneys are far from the quiet, passive black holes that are ‘just there’ that most property managers assume them to be. Regular chimney maintenance is essential to prevent harm, deterioration and future preventible, high-cost chimney repairs.

Each year there are thousands of cases of carbon monoxide poisonings due to carelessly lined chimneys.

Expressway repairs harm to all parts of your fireplace or chimney. Whether an owner needs a chimney repointing, chimney repairs to missing or loose bricks, repair of a leaking chimney crown, broken flue liner or other chimney issue.

A stone chimney acts & looks like a brick chimney and it can also be protected from the effects of water penetration.

Chimney caps, also called rain covers, are probably the most inexpensive preventive measure that a property owner might employ to prevent water penetration & leaks to the chimney.

Common brick is like a sponge, absorbing water and wicking moisture to the chimney interior.

Caps & dampers keep out the weather, all animals & most debris – all while keeping sparks from leaving the chimney which might ignite nearby combustibles like your roofing shingles, siding or nearby trees.

For a metal, brick or fabricated chimney repair assessment call or text Expressway’s chimney experts at 631.388.7555.

One of the least expensive parts of the chimney venting system is the one that sometimes prevent some of the most pricey leaks. If you don’t have a chimney cap on your chimney, stop reading and call Expressway Roofing & Chimney for an estimate now! Every chimney pro knows that a safe chimney cap is a must.

Many chimney caps today are built from aluminum, galvanized steel or decorative metals.

Chimney caps also come with spark vents to prevent stray airborne particles that are still burning from exiting onto your roof.

Our chimney experts will recommend the best solution for your chimney.

This damper attaches to the top of the chimney’s flue tile liner, providing a tight, gasketed fit that seals in heat and seals out weather, insects, birds and animals.

These blockages might cause fire hazards and smoke back drafting into the property.

Metal fireboxes, liners and dampers all could suffer rust & deterioration. Chimney liner tiles and mortar may crumble and crack, leading to critical issues. The chimney cap cover deflects rain and the side mesh prevents pests & leaves from entering. Still, regular chimney cleaning and maintenance are always recommended.

Our experts will come out & recommend the best option for you & provide a written estimate to install a new chimney cap, damper, or guard.

Water starts more damage than any other element. It soaks into porous bricks and wears away the mortar. A chimney cap that covers all flues will protect you from expensive repairs.

Chimneys can block correct ventilation and even allow pests to enter your house, potentially spreading disease & causing havoc. Our strong mesh & lids can keep even the most determined animals out!

Your fireplace can send sparks onto the roof or nearby flammable materials. Stray sparks may be stopped by the mesh cover that is a part of all our chimney caps.

LI Chimney Contractors for Chimney Lining Replacements

The method recommended for your chimney will depend on the type of deposits. A flue lining in a masonry chimney is defined as “a clay, ceramic, or metal liner.” Thermocrete has UL Listing & is approved for gas & oil.

A composite chimney lining system is inflated into the flue, then hardened with steam pressure, forming a tough liner. A stainless steel liner locks in moisture and gases, keeping them out of your home.

Stainless steel liners are UL tested under extreme conditions, including simulated chimney fires over 2100°F, so you’ll sleep soundly knowing your home is safer.

The liner protects your house from heat transfer to nearby combustibles. NBS tests showed that unlined chimneys let heat move so quickly that adjacent woodwork caught fire within 3½ hours.

Flue gases are acidic and eat away at mortar joints from the inside. Liners also provide a correctly-sized flue for efficient appliance performance.

The chimney not only vents combustion products but also supplies draft for combustion air. An improperly-sized liner may cause creosote buildup in wood stoves & increase carbon monoxide risks.

Our aim is to provide recommendations that can improve the safety and efficiency of your appliance & venting system.

Chimneys should be cleaned when soot and creosote accumulations approach or exceed 1/4 inch. Glaze build-up over 1/8 inch can be removed. Our pros employ various cleaning systems to remove chimney deposits. Frequent (at least annual) chimney checks are the only way to know when the chimney needs attention.

Several of the usual chimney cleaning practices we provide include:

Standard Sweep. This is the standard cleaning method and uses brushes to clean the flue. A powerful, well-filtered vacuum prevents soot and creosote from entering the house. This cleaning is effective for soot & light creosote deposits but has little effect on glaze build-up.

Mechanical Sweeping. Mechanical cleaning uses wire brushes, plastic cables, or special chains rotated at high speed by an electric motor. It is often employed to remove hard creosote or glaze deposits. In rare cases where it’s impossible to sweep the flue by standard or mechanical methods, chemicals may be used to loosen & dissolve heavy deposits.

A thorough chimney sweep may remove soot, creosote & blockages from the flue liner, smoke chamber & shelf, firebox & damper. Heat, moisture, creosote & gases may be removed, repaired, or relined with a UL-listed liner system or other approved material that can resist corrosion, softening, or cracking from flue gases at temperatures appropriate for the class of the chimney job.

Chemical Cleaning: This calls for two trips — sometimes three if necessary. Our chimney technicians will usually complete the job in a couple of hours & ensure your house stays clean and undisturbed. We pride ourselves on “no mess,” top-notch job with minimal interruption to you.

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Expressway Chimney offer free estimate, no-obligation quote and the chimney report to use as the owner wishes.